Lab Assistant

We are working with an award winning employer to find a Lab Technician in the Chelmsford area to join their team. As part of the role you will be working within the science and research industry to ensure that good house keeping and a clean, safe working environment in maintained throughout the lab.

The role consists of working a rotating shift pattern of 6am-1pm & 1pm-8pm, alternating weekly.

Please note you must be a car driver and have access to your own car; and live within a 20 minute commute of Colchester. We will not consider applications from those out of area. Please only apply if you do not require sponsorship as this is not offered by our client.

The great benefits of working for this company are below.

• 5% EE with 5% ER pension
• 24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidays
• Life Assurance - 3x cover
• Group Income Protection - 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Tech-scheme (White Goods) - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Gym Membership discount vouchers - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Discounts/Perks - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Car Salary Sacrifice - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Receive external training

Duties

To perform routine testing of samples for elemental content in accordance with SOPs using classical and instrumental techniques within a fast-paced commercial laboratory environment.

• Responsible for conducting analysis of samples within a laboratory environment to a high degree of accuracy in accordance with laboratory ISO17025 accreditation.
• Work with laboratory management to achieve key performance indicators.
• Organise and achieve work as assigned by area team leader/supervisor.
• To ensure safe working practices in line with HSE policy, Risk Assessment and COSHH procedures.
• Actively contribute to lean and continuous improvement activities within the lab environment.

To be considered for this Lab Analsyt role, you will need the following skills and experience

• Demonstrate an interest in Science; you must have Science GCSE / A-level or degree in a science based field.
• Computer literate.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with Company personnel at all level
• Ability to prepare and weigh with speed and accuracy, and have good attention for detail.
• Ability to work in an organised and disciplined manner.